Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker (Part Time)

Noffs; Caboolture; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Noffs is seeking an Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker (Part-time) to join Palm Youth Rehab, a residential program for teens aged 13–18 addressing drug and alcohol challenges. The role provides multi-disciplinary support in a therapeutic community setting.

You will supervise residents, support families, run group sessions under supervision, and contribute to living skills and activities while upholding harm-minimisation principles.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Youth Work, Community Service or equivalent.
• Experience working with young people, preferably those with alcohol and other drug related difficulties.
• Ability to work on rotating shifts including day, evening, night, sleepover and weekends.
• Good interpersonal skills and boundary management.
• Group management and crisis intervention skills.
• Commitment to harm minimisation and to the Ted Noffs Foundation aims.
• Current QLD Blue Card and provisional Driver's Licence.
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Community model.
• Proficient with client management systems.
• First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day running of the household, including allocation and supervision of residents' chores.
• Provide information and support as necessary to residents during their participation in the Program and in their preparation for re entry into the community, including contact with families.
• Under supervision, and in line with the approved Program manual, facilitate group sessions.
• Provide and promote a safe and healthy environment which is free of harassment and which encourages a positive atmosphere.
• Implementing the general living skills component of the Program.
• Provide support to counsellors and others in the implementation of care plans for residents.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional supervision and in service training as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Group leadership

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

First aid

Education

Cert IV AOD

Youth Work Cert

Community Service Cert

Tools

Client management systems

Job description

Alcohol and Other Drugs Worker (Part-time)

Type:Part-time
Location: Caboolture, QLD
Remuneration:Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Award 2010 (Level 3) + Full salary packaging options available up to $15,900 per annum

About Us:

Originally named The Wayside Foundation, The Ted Noffs Foundation was established in 1970 by the Australian humanitarian, Reverend Ted Noffs, who’s work championed social justice, mental health support, and innovative youth services. Today, the Foundation continues his legacy, delivering frontline services and community support across NSW, ACT & QLD. With over 200 staff and 350 volunteers, we remain deeply committed to helping young people affected by issues related to drugs, crime, and mental health.

The Role:

Noffs is looking for Alcohol and Other Drugs Workers (Part-time) to join our Palm Youth Rehab, a residential drug treatment program for young people (aged 13 – 18) to address serious drug and alcohol related difficulties. Operating as a therapeutic community, our youth rehab for teens is a three month program providing a holistic, intensive, multi-disciplinary, residential treatment program staffed by professionals specifically trained in working through trauma, challenging behaviours and complex needs. The program offers counselling, family support, group work, vocational/educational modules, living skills and recreational activities.

Thisroleis a great entry into the field of drug and alcohol, social work and youth work. Fresh graduates of relevant major are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to:

Supervise the day-to-day running of the household, including allocation and supervision of residents' chores.

Provide information and support as necessary to residents during their participation in the Program and in their preparation for re entry into the community, including contact with families.

Under supervision, and in line with the approved Program manual, facilitate group sessions.

Provide and promote a safe and healthy environment which is free of harassment and which encourages a positive atmosphere.

Implementing the general living skills component of the Program.

Provide support to counsellors and others in the implementation of care plans for residents.

Participate in staff meetings, professional supervision and in service training as required.

Relevant qualification (minimum Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs, Youth Work, Community Service or equivalent).

Experience working with young people, preferably those with alcohol and other drug related difficulties.

Capacity and willingness to work on a rotating shift basis, includingday,evening,night, sleepover and weekendshifts.

Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage clients positively while maintain own boundaries.

Initiative, creativity and practical life skills to organise positive group and individual recreational and other activities.

Group management and crisis intervention skills along with a mature, compassionate, common sense approach to conflict resolution.

Commitment to the principles of harm minimisation and to the aims of the Ted Noffs Foundation.

Successful candidates musthave acurrent and valid QLD Blue Cardprior to commencing employment.

Current QLD Driver's Licence (minimum Provisional licence) and a good driving record.

Knowledge of and commitment to a Therapeutic Community model.

Proficient in the use of client management systems.

First Aid Certificate.

If you're looking for work that’s real, challenging, and genuinely makes a difference—you’ve found the right place. At Noffs, we stand beside young people who’ve faced adversity early in life, offering free, evidence-based treatment and genuine care. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and walk alongside these young people on their journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Ted Noffs Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People in the LGBTQIA+ community, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

As interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, applicants are encouraged to apply at the earliest point and will be highly regarded. Interviews may be offered upon application.